Public Safety

Man overdosed on fentanyl and cocaine at Harvey’s Ascension campus, medical examiner says

Brandon Gross, Sr. overdosed on fentanyl, cocaine, and diphenhydramine toxicity at the city-owned property days before Christmas 2023.

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‘Dead body in it’: Ominous 911 calls made after man died at Ascension-St. Susanna Catholic Church

911 audio recordings obtained by the HWH detail confusion and ambiguity after a man died at Ascension-St. Susanna Catholic Church.

Dead body found at city-owned Ascension-St. Susanna Catholic School campus in Harvey, county medical examiner confirms

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office responded to a death near the property, owned by Harvey, just days before Christmas.

Arrest made in Harvey mail carrier robbery

Police used video footage and license plates readers to arrest two individuals who they say robbed a mail carrier in Harvey last week.

USPS offering a $150,000 award after postal carrier robbed in Harvey

The postmaster is looking for two individuals who they said committed an armed robbery of a postal carrier this month.

Lawsuit filed on behalf of HWH reporter in pursuit of Harvey Police Department records

Public records clerks have failed to respond to numerous requests sent in May. It is the second lawsuit filed this year by HWH reporters against the City of Harvey.

Harvey Police Department auxiliary officers receive training in City Council chambers

The training occurred the as City Hall was busy while political hopefuls filed petitions at the Office of the City Clerk.

Two in critical condition following three-story fire in downtown area Saturday afternoon

Firefighters brought the fire under control shortly before 8pm.

‘Vigilant but undeterred’: Bullet from nearby shooting pierces car windshield of boxing club director

Johnny Arrington, Jr., 29, was at the club doing personal training with a client and their mom when he discovered a bullet embedded in his windshield Monday.

Cook County plans $65 million investment in community-based anti-violence programs

The Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grants will be used to support a variety of programs, including street outreach workers and mental health.

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